Chester 09 May 2012
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Foaled 17 Feb. Full brother to Uvinza, won at 1m. A winner at 5f on good ground. Third of 4 behind Lyric Ace beaten 3 1/2l at 2-1 on his latest outing at Kempton over 5f earlier this month.
Foaled 17 Feb. Full brother to Uvinza, won at 1m. A winner at 5f on good ground. Third of 4 behind Lyric Ace beaten 3 1/2l at 2-1 on his latest outing at Kempton over 5f earlier this month.
Foaled 4 Apr. Dam won four times at 6f including a Group 1 race. Won on his latest outing when 7-4fav at Brighton over 5f (good to soft) earlier this month, beating Lady Phill by 1l.
Foaled 4 Apr. Dam won four times at 6f including a Group 1 race. Won on his latest outing when 7-4fav at Brighton over 5f (good to soft) earlier this month, beating Lady Phill by 1l.
Foaled 27 Mar. Half-brother to Nearly A Gift, won at 6f. Finished 4 1/2l behind Mayfield Girl when sixth of 8 at 7-2 on his racecourse debut at Thirsk over 5f (good to soft) earlier this month.
Foaled 27 Mar. Half-brother to Nearly A Gift, won at 6f. Finished 4 1/2l behind Mayfield Girl when sixth of 8 at 7-2 on his racecourse debut at Thirsk over 5f (good to soft) earlier this month.
Foaled 20 Apr. Half-brother to Jolly Snake, won at 5f. Beaten 7l behind Tatlisu at 16-1 when eighth of 10 on his racecourse debut at Musselburgh over 5f (good to soft) earlier this month.
Foaled 20 Apr. Half-brother to Jolly Snake, won at 5f. Beaten 7l behind Tatlisu at 16-1 when eighth of 10 on his racecourse debut at Musselburgh over 5f (good to soft) earlier this month.
Foaled 13 Feb. Dam unraced.
Foaled 13 Feb. Dam unraced.
Foaled 4 Apr. Won on his latest outing when 13-8fav at Yarmouth over 5f (heavy) earlier this month, beating Otto The First by 9l.
Foaled 4 Apr. Won on his latest outing when 13-8fav at Yarmouth over 5f (heavy) earlier this month, beating Otto The First by 9l.
Foaled 9 Apr. Half-brother to Russian Bullet, won four times at 5f and 6f.
Foaled 9 Apr. Half-brother to Russian Bullet, won four times at 5f and 6f.
Foaled 5 Apr. Dam unraced.
Foaled 5 Apr. Dam unraced.
Foaled 24 Apr. Dam unraced. A winner at 4-1 at Wolverhampton over 5f on her latest outing last month, beating Back In The Frame by 1 1/2l.
Foaled 24 Apr. Dam unraced. A winner at 4-1 at Wolverhampton over 5f on her latest outing last month, beating Back In The Frame by 1 1/2l.
Foaled 13 Mar. Successful twice at 5f on good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Finished 7l behind Judy In Disguise when fourth of 7 at 25-1 on her latest outing at Salisbury over 5f (soft) earlier this month. Has won at Nottingham and Wolverhampton this season.
Foaled 13 Mar. Successful twice at 5f on good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Finished 7l behind Judy In Disguise when fourth of 7 at 25-1 on her latest outing at Salisbury over 5f (soft) earlier this month. Has won at Nottingham and Wolverhampton this season.
Foaled 9 Mar. Half-sister to Prince Of Elegance, won at 6f. Placed in both starts. Beaten 1 1/4l by Tassel when second of 8 at 10-1 on her latest outing at Newmarket over 5f (good to soft) last month.
Foaled 9 Mar. Half-sister to Prince Of Elegance, won at 6f. Placed in both starts. Beaten 1 1/4l by Tassel when second of 8 at 10-1 on her latest outing at Newmarket over 5f (good to soft) last month.
Foaled 8 Feb. Half-sister to Gone Too Far, won five times over the flat between 7f and 2m, three times over hurdles at 2m and twice in chases at 2m. Third of 5 behind Cumbrian Craic beaten 8l at 7-1 on her racecourse debut at Doncaster over 5f (soft) last month.
Foaled 8 Feb. Half-sister to Gone Too Far, won five times over the flat between 7f and 2m, three times over hurdles at 2m and twice in chases at 2m. Third of 5 behind Cumbrian Craic beaten 8l at 7-1 on her racecourse debut at Doncaster over 5f (soft) last month.
Foaled 28 Mar. Could not find dam. A winner at 66-1 at Redcar over 5f (good to firm) on her latest outing last month, beating All Fur Coat by 1/2l.
Foaled 28 Mar. Could not find dam. A winner at 66-1 at Redcar over 5f (good to firm) on her latest outing last month, beating All Fur Coat by 1/2l.
Foaled 8 Mar. Half-sister to Knot In Wood, won ten times at 5f including a Group 3 race. A winner at 16-1 at Beverley over 5f (soft) on her latest outing last month, beating Red Style by 2 1/4l.
Foaled 8 Mar. Half-sister to Knot In Wood, won ten times at 5f including a Group 3 race. A winner at 16-1 at Beverley over 5f (soft) on her latest outing last month, beating Red Style by 2 1/4l.
Heavy Metal looked an improved sort at Brighton but has been done no favours by the 14 stall and BADDILINI is preferred. Outpointed by the potentially useful Lyric Ace on Polytrack last time, the colt created a good impression when scoring on his Windsor debut and, back on turf, can return to winning brackets. Tom Dascombe fires a four-pronged assault at the contest and a market check may assist in revealing stable expectations, with Pippy looking the most likely.
Tharawal Lady has the inside berth, and ought to go very close. Just Past Andover is another who will be helped by a low draw, although the wide-drawn Heavy Metal is possibly a bigger threat.
Won on her latest outing when 9-10fav at Cork over 1m (good to firm) last month, beating Teofolina by 2 1/4l.
Won on her latest outing when 9-10fav at Cork over 1m (good to firm) last month, beating Teofolina by 2 1/4l.
Successful at 7f and 1m 1f on the all-weather. Won on her latest outing when 9-4fav at Wolverhampton over 1m 1f last month, beating Zain Princess by a neck.
Successful at 7f and 1m 1f on the all-weather. Won on her latest outing when 9-4fav at Wolverhampton over 1m 1f last month, beating Zain Princess by a neck.
Won on her latest outing when 1-4fav at Dundalk over 1m 3f last month, beating Miss Ekaterina by 2 3/4l.
Won on her latest outing when 1-4fav at Dundalk over 1m 3f last month, beating Miss Ekaterina by 2 3/4l.
Successful at 1m 2f and 1m 4f on soft ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 5-1 at Beverley over 1m 4f (soft) on her latest outing last month, beating Cape Safari by 7l. Has also won at Kempton this season.
Successful at 1m 2f and 1m 4f on soft ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 5-1 at Beverley over 1m 4f (soft) on her latest outing last month, beating Cape Safari by 7l. Has also won at Kempton this season.
Won on her latest outing when 15-8fav at Nottingham over 1m (soft) in November last year, beating Anomaly by 1 1/4l.
Won on her latest outing when 15-8fav at Nottingham over 1m (soft) in November last year, beating Anomaly by 1 1/4l.
A winner at 6-1 at Kempton over 1m on her latest outing in October last year, beating dead-heaters Dulkashe and Eluding by 1/2l.
A winner at 6-1 at Kempton over 1m on her latest outing in October last year, beating dead-heaters Dulkashe and Eluding by 1/2l.
Placed twice in four starts. Beaten 1l by Vow when second of 14 at 4-1 on her latest outing at Newbury over 1m 2f (soft) last month.
Placed twice in four starts. Beaten 1l by Vow when second of 14 at 4-1 on her latest outing at Newbury over 1m 2f (soft) last month.
A winner at 1m 2f on the all-weather. Third of 5 behind Cockney Sparrow beaten 8l at 9-4jt-fav on her latest outing at Beverley over 1m 4f (soft) last month.
A winner at 1m 2f on the all-weather. Third of 5 behind Cockney Sparrow beaten 8l at 9-4jt-fav on her latest outing at Beverley over 1m 4f (soft) last month.
Won on her latest outing when 2-1fav at Newbury over 1m 2f (soft) last month, beating Red Hand by 1/2l.
Won on her latest outing when 2-1fav at Newbury over 1m 2f (soft) last month, beating Red Hand by 1/2l.
Placed in three of four starts. Third of 9 behind Inchina beaten 3/4l at 8-1 on her latest outing at Newbury over 1m 2f (soft) last month.
Placed in three of four starts. Third of 9 behind Inchina beaten 3/4l at 8-1 on her latest outing at Newbury over 1m 2f (soft) last month.
A winner at 14-1 at Doncaster over 1m 2f (good) on her latest outing in March, beating Minimise Risk by 1 1/4l.
A winner at 14-1 at Doncaster over 1m 2f (good) on her latest outing in March, beating Minimise Risk by 1 1/4l.
A winner at 13-2 at Lingfield over 1m on her latest outing in November last year, beating Widyaan by 1/2l.
A winner at 13-2 at Lingfield over 1m on her latest outing in November last year, beating Widyaan by 1/2l.
The Ballydoyle juggernaut rolls onto the Roodee courtesy of Betterbetterbetter who seems likely to live up to her name on the evidence of two runs to date, most recently when easing home in an ordinary Dundalk maiden. She's impossible to assess in this grade but stable ability to dramatically improve charges at three necessitates she's taken seriously. However, INCHINA created a good impression when making all and quickening on desperate ground at Newbury and the daughter of Montjeu receives a tentative vote. Absolute Crackers, Apothecary, Dreams Of Fire and Cubanita are also full of abundant promise.
Betterbetterbetter impressed at Dundalk last time, and can give Aidan O'Brien a fourth win in this race in recent years. Absolute Crackers is proven in listed company, and is respected, as is Dreams of Fire, whose yard is belatedly hitting full stride.
He has won four times from 7f to 2m 3f on good to firm and soft ground. Beaten 3 1/2l behind Opinion Poll at 8-1 when seventh of 15 on his latest flat outing in the Group 2 Artemis Goodwood Cup at Goodwood over 2m (good to firm) in July last year.
He has won four times from 7f to 2m 3f on good to firm and soft ground. Beaten 3 1/2l behind Opinion Poll at 8-1 when seventh of 15 on his latest flat outing in the Group 2 Artemis Goodwood Cup at Goodwood over 2m (good to firm) in July last year.
Winner of six races from 1m 1f to 1m 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 16l behind Colour Vision when fourth of 6 at 3-1 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Blue Square Levy Board Sagaro Stakes at Kempton over 2m earlier this month.
Winner of six races from 1m 1f to 1m 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 16l behind Colour Vision when fourth of 6 at 3-1 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Blue Square Levy Board Sagaro Stakes at Kempton over 2m earlier this month.
He has won four times from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 2l by Electrolyser when second of 9 at 8-1 on his latest outing at Nottingham over 1m 6f (good to soft) last month.
He has won four times from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 2l by Electrolyser when second of 9 at 8-1 on his latest outing at Nottingham over 1m 6f (good to soft) last month.
He has won four times from 1m 2f to 1m 6f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Finished 5l behind Never Can Tell when fourth of 33 at 14-1 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 2m 2f (good) in October last year. Having his first run for a new stable today.
He has won four times from 1m 2f to 1m 6f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Finished 5l behind Never Can Tell when fourth of 33 at 14-1 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 2m 2f (good) in October last year. Having his first run for a new stable today.
He has won four times from 7f to 2m on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather. Finished 3/4l behind Old Hundred when fourth of 11 at 8-1 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 1m 7f (good) in September last year.
He has won four times from 7f to 2m on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather. Finished 3/4l behind Old Hundred when fourth of 11 at 8-1 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 1m 7f (good) in September last year.
He has won four times from 1m 4f to 1m 6f on good to firm and good ground. Finished 4l behind Electrolyser when sixth of 9 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Nottingham over 1m 6f (good to soft) last month.
He has won four times from 1m 4f to 1m 6f on good to firm and good ground. Finished 4l behind Electrolyser when sixth of 9 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Nottingham over 1m 6f (good to soft) last month.
Winner of six races from 1m to 2m 2f on ground varying from firm to soft. Finished 5l behind Bauer when fourth of 16 at 33-1 on his latest outing at Haydock over 1m 6f (good to firm) in September last year.
Winner of six races from 1m to 2m 2f on ground varying from firm to soft. Finished 5l behind Bauer when fourth of 16 at 33-1 on his latest outing at Haydock over 1m 6f (good to firm) in September last year.
He has won three times from 1m to 1m 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 10l behind Gulf of Naples when fourth of 6 at 22-1 on his latest outing at Ripon over 2m (soft) last month. He is wearing a visor for the first time.
He has won three times from 1m to 1m 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 10l behind Gulf of Naples when fourth of 6 at 22-1 on his latest outing at Ripon over 2m (soft) last month. He is wearing a visor for the first time.
Winner of five races from 1m to 1m 4f on good and soft ground and on the all-weather. Well beaten at 18-1 behind Thimaar when last of 13 on his latest outing at Kempton over 2m last month.
Winner of five races from 1m to 1m 4f on good and soft ground and on the all-weather. Well beaten at 18-1 behind Thimaar when last of 13 on his latest outing at Kempton over 2m last month.
He has won four times from 1m 4f to 2m on ground varying from good to soft. Won on his latest outing when 8-11fav at Ripon over 2m (soft) last month, beating Halla San by 5l. Carries a 3lb penalty today for that success.
He has won four times from 1m 4f to 2m on ground varying from good to soft. Won on his latest outing when 8-11fav at Ripon over 2m (soft) last month, beating Halla San by 5l. Carries a 3lb penalty today for that success.
Winner of five races from 1m 4f to 2m 2f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 25-1 at Newmarket over 2m 2f (good) on her latest outing in October last year, beating Ermyn Lodge by 1 1/2l.
Winner of five races from 1m 4f to 2m 2f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 25-1 at Newmarket over 2m 2f (good) on her latest outing in October last year, beating Ermyn Lodge by 1 1/2l.
He has won three times from 1m 1f to 1m 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Never Can Tell when 31st of 33 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 2m 2f (good) in October last year.
He has won three times from 1m 1f to 1m 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Never Can Tell when 31st of 33 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 2m 2f (good) in October last year.
Winner of seven races from 6f to 1m 7f on good to firm and good to soft ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago. Third of 23 behind Zuider Zee beaten 7l at 16-1 on his latest flat outing at Doncaster over 1m 4f (soft) in November last year.
Winner of seven races from 6f to 1m 7f on good to firm and good to soft ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago. Third of 23 behind Zuider Zee beaten 7l at 16-1 on his latest flat outing at Doncaster over 1m 4f (soft) in November last year.
He has won four times from 1m 4f to 1m 7f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Never Can Tell when last of 33 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 2m 2f (good) in October last year. Having his first run for a new stable today.
He has won four times from 1m 4f to 1m 7f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Never Can Tell when last of 33 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 2m 2f (good) in October last year. Having his first run for a new stable today.
He has won four times from 1m 2f to 2m on good to firm and good to soft ground. Unseated rider when 22-1 at Doncaster over 1m 4f (soft) won by Zuider Zee in November last year on his latest flat outing. Having his first run for a new stable today.
He has won four times from 1m 2f to 2m on good to firm and good to soft ground. Unseated rider when 22-1 at Doncaster over 1m 4f (soft) won by Zuider Zee in November last year on his latest flat outing. Having his first run for a new stable today.
Successful at 1m 2f and 1m 5f on soft and heavy ground. Beaten 11l behind Royal Diamond at 6-1 when 10th of 16 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 6f (good) last month.
Successful at 1m 2f and 1m 5f on soft and heavy ground. Beaten 11l behind Royal Diamond at 6-1 when 10th of 16 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 6f (good) last month.
Winner of five races from 7f to 2m on good to firm and good ground. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Never Can Tell when 23rd of 33 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 2m 2f (good) in October last year.
Winner of five races from 7f to 2m on good to firm and good ground. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Never Can Tell when 23rd of 33 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 2m 2f (good) in October last year.
Successful at 1m 4f and 1m 6f on good and good to soft ground. A winner at 3-1 at Musselburgh over 1m 6f (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Pittodrie Star by 3l.
Successful at 1m 4f and 1m 6f on good and good to soft ground. A winner at 3-1 at Musselburgh over 1m 6f (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Pittodrie Star by 3l.
GULF OF NAPLES would have been a confident choice as he seems sure to stay, looks on the upgrade and could well develop into a Group horse as the season progresses. However, he's been allocated the worst draw of all and will require every scrap of luck going to make his mark. Stakes should be trimmed accordingly, but hopefully he can still take a good early position and run his race. Overturn cannot be ignored in his quest for back-to-back Chester Cups and should certainly be able to take his usual prominent position. Shubaat is a fascinating runner having squeezed in as the first reserve, while Cesarewitch winner, the consistent Never Can tell, completes the shortlist.
The lightly-raced Shubaat won decisively on his reappearance, form that is working out, and he remains open to more improvement, so he is taken to land this valuable prize from a good draw. Never Can Tell has plenty in her favour and may prove the biggest danger ahead of last year's winner, the admirable Overturn.
He has won three times from 5f to 6f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 11l behind Sirius Prospect at 16-1 when 16th of 20 on his latest outing at York over 6f (good) in October last year. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.
He has won three times from 5f to 6f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 11l behind Sirius Prospect at 16-1 when 16th of 20 on his latest outing at York over 6f (good) in October last year. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.
He has won three times from 5f to 6f on good to firm and soft ground and on the all-weather. Finished 4 1/2l behind Mirza when sixth of 7 at 5-2fav on his latest outing at Newbury over 5f (soft) last month.
He has won three times from 5f to 6f on good to firm and soft ground and on the all-weather. Finished 4 1/2l behind Mirza when sixth of 7 at 5-2fav on his latest outing at Newbury over 5f (soft) last month.
Has won 15 races from 5f to 7f on ground varying from firm to good to soft. Third of 6 behind Jonny Mudball beaten 2 1/2l at 10-1 on his latest outing at Nottingham over 5f (good to soft) last month.
Has won 15 races from 5f to 7f on ground varying from firm to good to soft. Third of 6 behind Jonny Mudball beaten 2 1/2l at 10-1 on his latest outing at Nottingham over 5f (good to soft) last month.
A winner at 6f on good to firm ground. Beaten a nose by Farmleigh House when second of 11 at 9-4fav on his latest outing at Dundalk over 6f in December last year.
A winner at 6f on good to firm ground. Beaten a nose by Farmleigh House when second of 11 at 9-4fav on his latest outing at Dundalk over 6f in December last year.
Has won eight races at 5f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Beaten 1 1/4l by Mirza when second of 7 at 6-1 on his latest outing at Newbury over 5f (soft) last month.
Has won eight races at 5f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Beaten 1 1/4l by Mirza when second of 7 at 6-1 on his latest outing at Newbury over 5f (soft) last month.
Successful at 5f and 6f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Finished 3l behind Colonel Mak when fifth of 22 at 33-1 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 6f (good) last month.
Successful at 5f and 6f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Finished 3l behind Colonel Mak when fifth of 22 at 33-1 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 6f (good) last month.
Winner of five races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from firm to good. Beaten 14l behind Sirius Prospect at 40-1 when 18th of 20 on his latest outing at York over 6f (good) in October last year.
Winner of five races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from firm to good. Beaten 14l behind Sirius Prospect at 40-1 when 18th of 20 on his latest outing at York over 6f (good) in October last year.
He has won four times at 5f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. Beaten 18l behind Mayson at 100-1 when 14th of 16 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Pearl Bloodstock Palace House Stakes at Newmarket over 5f (good to soft) earlier this month.
He has won four times at 5f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. Beaten 18l behind Mayson at 100-1 when 14th of 16 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Pearl Bloodstock Palace House Stakes at Newmarket over 5f (good to soft) earlier this month.
He has won three times from 5f to 6f on good and good to soft ground. Beaten 8l behind Maarek at 33-1 when 18th of 24 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 6f (good to soft) earlier this month.
He has won three times from 5f to 6f on good and good to soft ground. Beaten 8l behind Maarek at 33-1 when 18th of 24 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 6f (good to soft) earlier this month.
Winner of five races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 7l behind Taajub at 17-2 when 9th of 10 on his latest outing at Lingfield over 5f in February.
Winner of five races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 7l behind Taajub at 17-2 when 9th of 10 on his latest outing at Lingfield over 5f in February.
Winner of seven races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather. Finished 4l behind Cadeaux Pearl when fifth of 14 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Epsom over 5f (soft) last month.
Winner of seven races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather. Finished 4l behind Cadeaux Pearl when fifth of 14 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Epsom over 5f (soft) last month.
He has won four times at 5f on good ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 9-2 at Wolverhampton over 5f on his latest outing last month, beating Fair Passion by a short head.
He has won four times at 5f on good ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 9-2 at Wolverhampton over 5f on his latest outing last month, beating Fair Passion by a short head.
He has won four times from 5f to 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 13l behind Below Zero at 16-1 when seventh of 14 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 6f in August last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with David Marnane in Ireland.
He has won four times from 5f to 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 13l behind Below Zero at 16-1 when seventh of 14 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 6f in August last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with David Marnane in Ireland.
Winner of seven races at 5f on good to firm and soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 9l behind Colonel Mak at 28-1 when 14th of 22 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 6f (good) last month.
Winner of seven races at 5f on good to firm and soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 9l behind Colonel Mak at 28-1 when 14th of 22 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 6f (good) last month.
Successful twice at 5f on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 2 1/2l behind Cadeaux Pearl when fourth of 14 at 5-1fav on his latest outing at Epsom over 5f (soft) last month.
Successful twice at 5f on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 2 1/2l behind Cadeaux Pearl when fourth of 14 at 5-1fav on his latest outing at Epsom over 5f (soft) last month.
Blue Jack would be the one on a straight track but Tom Dascombe's charge has the 'car park' draw and the C&D winner is reluctantly passed over. Falasteen will land another nice handicap sooner or later and Kieren Fallon is a good booking but stable companion LEXI'S HERO is preferred. He scored in good style at this meeting last year, handling the track well and winning with something to spare. Beaten in some hot sprints as the season progressed, he should be competitive here despite top-weight. Tax Free and Foxy Music are also noted in an open contest.
Dickie's Lad has been collared late over 6f the last twice, and looks sure to be suited by this sharper test. Tax Free and Confessional are also drawn low, and look capable of playing a role in an open contest.
Half-brother to Lost In The Moment, won three times between 1m and 1m 3f. Beaten 18l behind Opinion at 6-1 when eighth of 15 on his racecourse debut at Windsor over 1m 2f (soft) last month.
Half-brother to Lost In The Moment, won three times between 1m and 1m 3f. Beaten 18l behind Opinion at 6-1 when eighth of 15 on his racecourse debut at Windsor over 1m 2f (soft) last month.
Placed twice in four starts. Beaten 1/2l by Attenborough when second of 8 at 13-2 on his latest outing at Haydock over 1m (good) in August last year.
Placed twice in four starts. Beaten 1/2l by Attenborough when second of 8 at 13-2 on his latest outing at Haydock over 1m (good) in August last year.
Half-brother to High Chaparral, won ten times between 7f and 1m 4f including six Group 1 races. Finished 12l behind Karatash when fifth of 11 at 9-4fav on his racecourse debut at Navan over 1m 2f (soft) last month.
Half-brother to High Chaparral, won ten times between 7f and 1m 4f including six Group 1 races. Finished 12l behind Karatash when fifth of 11 at 9-4fav on his racecourse debut at Navan over 1m 2f (soft) last month.
Unplaced in all three starts. Beaten 3/4l behind Sorellino at 16-1 when 9th of 11 on his latest outing at Cagnes-sur-Mer over 1m 2f in February.
Unplaced in all three starts. Beaten 3/4l behind Sorellino at 16-1 when 9th of 11 on his latest outing at Cagnes-sur-Mer over 1m 2f in February.
Half-brother to Better Hand, won at 7f. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Na Zdorovie when last of 14 on his racecourse debut here over 7f (good to firm) in August last year.
Half-brother to Better Hand, won at 7f. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Na Zdorovie when last of 14 on his racecourse debut here over 7f (good to firm) in August last year.
Unplaced in both starts. Finished 10l behind El Lail when fourth of 8 at 11-8fav on his latest outing at York over 1m (good) in October last year.
Unplaced in both starts. Finished 10l behind El Lail when fourth of 8 at 11-8fav on his latest outing at York over 1m (good) in October last year.
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Finished 11l behind Noble Mission when fifth of 14 at 22-1 on his racecourse debut at Newbury over 1m (soft) last month.
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Finished 11l behind Noble Mission when fifth of 14 at 22-1 on his racecourse debut at Newbury over 1m (soft) last month.
Placed in both starts. Beaten a nose by Model Pupil when second of 11 at 5-4fav on his latest outing at Newmarket over 1m 2f (good) last month.
Placed in both starts. Beaten a nose by Model Pupil when second of 11 at 5-4fav on his latest outing at Newmarket over 1m 2f (good) last month.
Placed once in three starts. Beaten 5l by Born To Surprise when second of 14 at 16-1 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 7f (good) last month.
Placed once in three starts. Beaten 5l by Born To Surprise when second of 14 at 16-1 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 7f (good) last month.
Half-brother to Star Parade, won seven times at 1m. Finished 8l behind Legendary when fourth of 10 at 6-1 on his racecourse debut at Wolverhampton over 1m 1f in March. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.
Half-brother to Star Parade, won seven times at 1m. Finished 8l behind Legendary when fourth of 10 at 6-1 on his racecourse debut at Wolverhampton over 1m 1f in March. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.
Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 11l behind Almuftarris at 20-1 when eighth of 10 on his latest outing at Lingfield over 1m 2f last month.
Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 11l behind Almuftarris at 20-1 when eighth of 10 on his latest outing at Lingfield over 1m 2f last month.
Placed in four of six starts. Finished 5l behind Dark Stranger when fourth of 11 at 16-1 on her latest outing at Lingfield over 1m 2f in March.
Placed in four of six starts. Finished 5l behind Dark Stranger when fourth of 11 at 16-1 on her latest outing at Lingfield over 1m 2f in March.
Placed once in three starts. Beaten 1 1/2l by Commitment when second of 7 at 16-1 on her latest outing at Pontefract over 1m 2f (heavy) earlier this month.
Placed once in three starts. Beaten 1 1/2l by Commitment when second of 7 at 16-1 on her latest outing at Pontefract over 1m 2f (heavy) earlier this month.
Placed twice in three starts. Beaten 1 1/2l by Shestheman when second of 12 at 16-1 on her latest outing at Wolverhampton over 1m 1f last month.
Placed twice in three starts. Beaten 1 1/2l by Shestheman when second of 12 at 16-1 on her latest outing at Wolverhampton over 1m 1f last month.
Star Date and Finity Run both did well when finishing runner-up in decent maidens on their return to action whilst Frankie Dettori is an interesting booking for Richard Fahey on Badea. Father Of Science should progress significantly from a rather sluggish Navan debut but the vote goes to LINKABLE. The Charlie Hills-trained son of Rail Link showed some promise in a couple of starts last term and is expected to have improved considerably over the winter months.
Father of Science has something to find on form, but he's capable of much better than he showed at Navan on his debut, and this choicely-bred colt is taken to score at the chief expense of Star Date and Badea.
Has won eight races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather. Finished 2 1/2l behind Fratellino when sixth of 9 at 7-2 on his latest outing at Lingfield over 5f in March.
Has won eight races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather. Finished 2 1/2l behind Fratellino when sixth of 9 at 7-2 on his latest outing at Lingfield over 5f in March.
He has won three times at 5f on good to firm ground. Finished 10l behind Jonny Mudball when last of 6 at 7-4fav on his latest outing at Nottingham over 5f (good to soft) last month.
He has won three times at 5f on good to firm ground. Finished 10l behind Jonny Mudball when last of 6 at 7-4fav on his latest outing at Nottingham over 5f (good to soft) last month.
Winner of five races from 5f to 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 12l behind Ortensia at 8-1 when last of 15 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Al Quoz Sprint Sponsored By Emirates NBD at Meydan over 5f (good) in March.
Winner of five races from 5f to 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 12l behind Ortensia at 8-1 when last of 15 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Al Quoz Sprint Sponsored By Emirates NBD at Meydan over 5f (good) in March.
Winner of seven races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. A winner at 11-2 over this course and distance (good) on his latest outing in September last year, beating Lucky Numbers by 1/2l.
Winner of seven races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. A winner at 11-2 over this course and distance (good) on his latest outing in September last year, beating Lucky Numbers by 1/2l.
Has won 13 races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather. Finished 6l behind Hamish McGonagall when fifth of 7 at 7-2co-fav on his latest outing at Musselburgh over 5f (good to soft) last month.
Has won 13 races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather. Finished 6l behind Hamish McGonagall when fifth of 7 at 7-2co-fav on his latest outing at Musselburgh over 5f (good to soft) last month.
Successful at 5f and 6f on good to firm and good ground. Finished 2l behind Mister Hughie when fifth of 11 at 40-1 on his latest outing at Beverley over 5f (good) in August '10. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with R C Guest.
Successful at 5f and 6f on good to firm and good ground. Finished 2l behind Mister Hughie when fifth of 11 at 40-1 on his latest outing at Beverley over 5f (good) in August '10. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with R C Guest.
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Beaten 13l behind Oasis Storm at 100-1 when eighth of 11 on his racecourse debut at Wolverhampton over 1m 1f in October '10. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Mrs D J Sanderson.
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Beaten 13l behind Oasis Storm at 100-1 when eighth of 11 on his racecourse debut at Wolverhampton over 1m 1f in October '10. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Mrs D J Sanderson.
Winner of six races at 5f on ground varying from firm to soft. Beaten 9l behind Humidor at 7-1 when 10th of 11 on her latest outing at Doncaster over 5f (good) in September last year.
Winner of six races at 5f on ground varying from firm to soft. Beaten 9l behind Humidor at 7-1 when 10th of 11 on her latest outing at Doncaster over 5f (good) in September last year.
She has won four times at 5f on good and soft ground. Third of 13 behind Dancing Welcome beaten 1l at 11-1 on her latest outing at Doncaster over 6f (heavy) last month.
She has won four times at 5f on good and soft ground. Third of 13 behind Dancing Welcome beaten 1l at 11-1 on her latest outing at Doncaster over 6f (heavy) last month.
She has won three times from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Finished 4l behind Hamish McGonagall when fourth of 7 at 8-1 on her latest outing at Musselburgh over 5f (good to soft) last month.
She has won three times from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Finished 4l behind Hamish McGonagall when fourth of 7 at 8-1 on her latest outing at Musselburgh over 5f (good to soft) last month.
Successful twice at 5f on good to firm and good ground. Finished 9l behind Bella Ophelia when last of 4 at 11-4 on her latest outing at Southwell over 5f in February.
Successful twice at 5f on good to firm and good ground. Finished 9l behind Bella Ophelia when last of 4 at 11-4 on her latest outing at Southwell over 5f in February.
NOBLE STORM should be all the better his first run since last July when leading his field a merry dance in Listed company at Lingfield until fading late on. Well berthed to maximise his blinding early speed, this looks a good opportunity for the McMahon inmate. Dinkum Diamond disappointed on his seasonal reappearance but the best of his form last term, notably a fine effort at Group 3 level behind Deacon Blues, puts him bang in the picture. Borderlescott looks on the decline from his glory days but should still deliver a solid effort, along with Addictive Dream.
Addictive Dream will prove hard to beat if able to translate the improvement he's shown at Meydan back to home soil. Duchess Dora and Noble Storm look the pair to follow him home.
A winner at 1m on good to soft ground. Finished 9l behind Main Sequence when sixth of 8 at 10-3 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 1m 2f (good to soft) last month.
A winner at 1m on good to soft ground. Finished 9l behind Main Sequence when sixth of 8 at 10-3 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 1m 2f (good to soft) last month.
A winner at 1m 4f on the all-weather. Beaten 12l by Ed De Gas when second of 5 at 13-8fav on his latest outing at Catterick over 1m 4f (soft) last month.
A winner at 1m 4f on the all-weather. Beaten 12l by Ed De Gas when second of 5 at 13-8fav on his latest outing at Catterick over 1m 4f (soft) last month.
Won on his latest outing when evens fav at Windsor over 1m 2f (good) last month, beating Ace Of Valhalla by 4l.
Won on his latest outing when evens fav at Windsor over 1m 2f (good) last month, beating Ace Of Valhalla by 4l.
A winner at 1m 2f on good to firm ground. Third of 5 behind Theturnofthesun beaten 1 1/4l at 5-2 on his latest outing at Kempton over 1m 4f last month.
A winner at 1m 2f on good to firm ground. Third of 5 behind Theturnofthesun beaten 1 1/4l at 5-2 on his latest outing at Kempton over 1m 4f last month.
A winner at 4-1 at Kempton over 1m 4f on his latest outing last month, beating Bordoni by a neck.
A winner at 4-1 at Kempton over 1m 4f on his latest outing last month, beating Bordoni by a neck.
Won on his latest outing when 4-7fav at Newcastle over 1m 2f (soft) last month, beating Widyaan by 8l.
Won on his latest outing when 4-7fav at Newcastle over 1m 2f (soft) last month, beating Widyaan by 8l.
A winner at 1m on good to firm ground. Finished 4l behind Kingsdesire when fifth of 11 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 1m 2f (good) last month.
A winner at 1m on good to firm ground. Finished 4l behind Kingsdesire when fifth of 11 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 1m 2f (good) last month.
Half-brother to Divine Spirit, won nine times at 5f. A winner at 20-1 at Wolverhampton over 1m 4f on his latest outing in March, beating Eshaab by 2 1/2l.
Half-brother to Divine Spirit, won nine times at 5f. A winner at 20-1 at Wolverhampton over 1m 4f on his latest outing in March, beating Eshaab by 2 1/2l.
A winner at 11-2 at Wolverhampton over 7f on his latest outing in November last year, beating Cappielow Park by 1/2l.
A winner at 11-2 at Wolverhampton over 7f on his latest outing in November last year, beating Cappielow Park by 1/2l.
Won on his latest outing when 5-6fav at Southwell over 1m 4f in March, beating Aliante by 10l. He is wearing blinkers for the first time.
Won on his latest outing when 5-6fav at Southwell over 1m 4f in March, beating Aliante by 10l. He is wearing blinkers for the first time.
A winner at 1m on good to firm ground. Well beaten at 10-1 behind Sparkling Portrait when 10th of 11 on his latest outing at Beverley over 1m 2f (soft) last month.
A winner at 1m on good to firm ground. Well beaten at 10-1 behind Sparkling Portrait when 10th of 11 on his latest outing at Beverley over 1m 2f (soft) last month.
A winner at 4-1 at Lingfield over 1m 4f on his latest outing in February, beating Za'lan by 5l.
A winner at 4-1 at Lingfield over 1m 4f on his latest outing in February, beating Za'lan by 5l.
Early-season three-year-old handicaps can be tricky and Tom Dascombe, as in the opener, adopts a mob-handed approach. It's hard to split the trio so Roger Charlton's ROSSLYN CASTLE is preferred. The Selkirk colt probably didn't beat much in an ordinary Windsor maiden but the stylish nature of the victory indicated a colt with a future. Martin Chuzzlewit should come on plenty for a Newmarket reappearance in what may turn out to be a very decent handicap, whilst Gabrial The Great scored with authority in a poor Newcastle maiden and should improve bundles for that easy success. Bordoni also enters the equation.
This looks a red-hot handicap and no surprise if a few of these progress to pattern company in the coming months. Montaser very much caught the eye on his Doncaster reappearance and looks worth chancing with Dettori likely to be able to get a good position from stall 2. There any number of dangers, though, headed by Gabrial The Great, Martin Chuzzlewit and Third Half.
